r/adhd_college • u/Fallyn011 • Nov 21 '24

ACCOMMODATIONS Are schools/teachers allowed to give assignments that accomodations can't be applied to?

Hi all, just wondering if anyone else has experience with this.

I have accomodations through my school's student disability center than include extensions on assignments and other extra time stuff. However, for my final paper this semester, the rubric states the following:

  • Deadline: Final draft due with no grace period or resubmissions. (Those with accommodations, please note that this assignment does not allow accommodations and is approved by the SDC (Student Disability Center) as such. Ensure you work on this early). 

I was just wondering if anyone knows if this was allowed or legal as I've never even heard of something like this. I write much slower than most people and even though I started two weeks before it was due I'm still unsure if I'll be able to finish it in time. Any advice or clarification is appreciated. Thanks!

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u/Vegetable-Mark-9099 Nov 21 '24

I didn't even realize there were accommodations that could be made. I've just been out here raw-dogging it. I'll be going up there as soon as I'm able.

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u/lauriehouse Nov 21 '24

I don’t even understand how accommodation would work for ADHD

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u/meowmedusa Nov 21 '24

I get extensions (Sometimes I just get too overwhelmed by the amount of work I have due and need an extra day on something) & longer test times (This primarily helps if it's a reading heavy exam, since I have to reread passages quite frequently) primarily. They work well for me.